LumiKin
10+

Chess Openings Pro

Tom Ashmore|2011Board GamesPuzzle

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

60/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

45/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to use this app as a tool to improve their chess skills and strategic thinking. Discuss the different openings and their implications. Set clear time limits to ensure balanced screen time, as the app's educational nature can lead to extended engagement.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable to a chess openings app.

Parent Pro-Tip

This app is an excellent educational resource for developing advanced cognitive skills. It provides a safe, ad-free, and non-exploitative environment for learning a complex and rewarding game.

What your child develops

Chess Openings Pro enhances cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, memory, and critical analysis through the study and practice of chess openings. It offers a rich learning environment for players to deepen their understanding of chess strategy.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The Pro version of Chess Openings Explorer, with a 3x larger move database, no advertisements, and a built-in chess engine. Step through over 1,000,000 chess opening positions, annotated by name and variation!